Physics 161Lg:

Advanced Principles of Physics I (4.0 units)

Gateway to the majors and minors in Physics and Astronomy. Introductory treatment intended for well-qualified students. Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, conservation laws, wave motion, thermodynamics, heat engines, entropy.
  • Prerequisite: MATH 126
  • Corequisite: MATH 226
  • General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
  • Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.
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50530D060Lecture2:00-3:50pmTue, Thu42 of 90Gene BickersONLINEPDF (42201 KB)notesession dates
50532R060Lab8:00-10:50amTuesday2 of 3Gokhan EsirgenONLINEsession dates
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50540R060Lab2:00-4:50pmWednesday2 of 3Gokhan EsirgenONLINEsession dates
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50542R060Lab5:00-7:50pmTuesday1 of 3Gokhan EsirgenONLINEsession dates
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